Home inspections are extremely useful, but there are a few things about home inspections that every buyer needs to know.
If you are buying a home, there are a few important things that you should know about home inspections.
First of all, you can choose your home inspector. Your agent is not required to choose the inspector for you, although they can make a few recommendations. Whether you use an inspector your agent recommends or you find one on your own, make sure that the inspector is a member of the National Association of Home Inspectors.
Members of the NAHI must complete an approved home inspection training program. Remember, this is the biggest investment of your life; you don’t want to hire just anyone to do the inspection for you.
Home inspections are intended to point out adverse conditions, not cosmetic flaws. Your home inspector will pay attention to the structural integrity of the home, the HVAC system, the appliances, and more.
First of all, you can choose your home inspector. Your agent is not required to choose the inspector for you, although they can make a few recommendations. Whether you use an inspector your agent recommends or you find one on your own, make sure that the inspector is a member of the National Association of Home Inspectors.
Members of the NAHI must complete an approved home inspection training program. Remember, this is the biggest investment of your life; you don’t want to hire just anyone to do the inspection for you.
Home inspections are intended to point out adverse conditions, not cosmetic flaws. Your home inspector will pay attention to the structural integrity of the home, the HVAC system, the appliances, and more.
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Hire an inspector who belongs to the National Association of Home Inspectors.
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I recommend that you attend the home inspection. That way, you can follow the inspector throughout the property and learn which issues are important and which are not. Not every home is perfect, and an inspection on any home is bound to uncover some flaws. Your inspector will focus on things that need to be repaired.
At the end of the inspection, you will receive a report highlighting the issues your inspector noted. Your home inspector considers hundreds of items during an inspection. On the exterior of the home, they will look at the steps, the roof, the windows, and the doors. Inside the home, inspectors focus on the attic, electrical components, crawl spaces (if there are any), and the garage. They will also check on working items like faucets.
Finally, keep in mind that home inspectors work for the party who pays the fee. In most cases, the buyer pays for the home inspection. After all, you are the one who will assume ownership of the property, so it’s up to you to do your due diligence. It doesn’t matter if you are a cash buyer or if you need financing — you should definitely order a home inspection so that you know exactly which areas in the home need work.
If you have any questions about home inspections or you're thinking about buying or selling a home in Rancho Cucamonga, give me a call or send me an email. I'd be happy to help.
